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Highly commended in 3 categories at the ATC Language Industry Summit Awards 2015
Who we are
Established in 2004, we are a team of highly skilled language professionals able to combine adherence to strict deadlines with consistent high quality.
We offer translation, revision, review and proofreading services aligned with the requirements of international standard ISO 17100 (developed specifically for language service providers).
Our translator academy model also provides a vital foot on the ladder for newcomers to the industry, offering them extensive training, coaching and mentoring as they embark on their careers.
Meet the team
Louise Killeen (Director)
Having completed a first degree in Modern Languages at the University of Oxford and an MA in Translating at the University of Salford, Louise joined one of the UK's major suppliers of technical and commercial translation as a Junior Translator in August 1997. Progressing through the ranks of the company, she was appointed Production Director before setting up a freelance operation in late 2001.
Due to increased customer demand, in October 2004 Louise Killeen Translations Limited
was incorporated and the company welcomed its first two in-
Siobhan Gorrie (Lead Translator)
Siobhan Gorrie has a first degree in Modern Languages from the University of St Andrews and an MA in Translating from the University of Salford.
She joined the team on completing her MA and translates from German and French into English. Siobhan is a Qualified Member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI), and was awarded the prestigious John Hayes Award in 2013 for the best result in the examination for qualified membership of the ITI.
Catherine Entwistle (Translator)
Catherine has a first degree in French, German and Spanish from Durham University and an MA in Translating from the University of Salford.
She worked as a freelance translator as well as in-
Jenny Pettet (Translator)
Jenny has a first degree in Modern Languages (French and German) and an MA in Translation Studies from Durham University.
She spent her year abroad in Clermont-
She joined the team on completing her MA and translates from German and French into English.
Melanie Smith (Translator)
Melanie has a first degree in Modern Languages – with distinction in spoken language
– and an MA in Translation and Interpreting from the University of Manchester. She
worked as a freelance translator as well as in-
Our universities are producing excellent graduates but employment opportunities can be few and far between. Our "translator academy" model provides new entrants to the profession with extensive training, coaching and mentoring as they take their first steps on a challenging but highly rewarding career ladder.
We welcome applications from graduates who are about to complete their MA studies or a postgraduate qualification in translation. We also offer placements for current students.
Our expectations are incredibly high. Our trainees are highly skilled linguists with
a commercially minded approach to translation. They are able to learn quickly, multi-
With a structured training programme and ongoing coaching, our trainees quickly come to understand our customers' requirements and are soon able to deliver the outstanding levels of quality that are expected of them.
We are fully aware that continuing professional development is crucial to our business and the people in it. It also enables us to keep achieving the highest possible standards where quality and professionalism are concerned.
Recent CPD activities include:
- Graduation from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Programme delivered by the Business School at Manchester Metropolitan University
- Attendance at and involvement in workshops, webinars and events aimed at language industry professionals (facilitated by the ITI and eCPD, for example)
- Membership of networks for language industry professionals (e.g. the North West Translators' Network)
- Active involvement with higher education (presentation of business practice seminars, delivery of translation classes to MA students at the University of Salford)
- Ongoing involvement with the UK's National Network for Translation
- SDL LSP Partner
- Roll-
out of the latest CAT tools within the in- house translation team (all team members have achieved certification for SDL Trados Studio 2011) - All team members work towards becoming qualified members of the ITI
- Attendance at various industry-
specific conferences including the SDL Partner Conference and Tekom
Here are just some examples of what our customers say about us:
- Your translator is a gem. Make sure you hold onto him/her.
- This is certainly the best translator that I have seen over the 11 years that I have been with [end customer].
- You will be pleased to hear that on Tuesday I had a call from the contact at [end
customer] They said they found the translation to be "excellent". Thanks again from
us as well for the high-
quality translation - think this job will really help continue the development of the [end customer] relationship!
- I want to let you know that the PM is very satisfied with this job and underlined your professionalism and your knowledge of our products.
- First of all, please pass on my appreciation of the very good translation quality.
This was an extremely tricky job from the terminology point of view... Thank you
for always providing such detailed terminology notes. They are a real help to the
internal proof-
reader. - This was a good translation and we would like you to use this translator for as much of our work as possible.
- The standard of translation is very good... I'll look forward to seeing the finished publication.
- I just wanted to let you know that our project managers enjoy working with you and your team and everyone is very happy with the quality of your work, so let's hope we can expand our cooperation in the future.
Contact Us
+44 (0) 161 653 1004
14-
Middleton
Manchester
M24 5UJ
Specialists in:
Control and instrumentation (industrial automation)
Domestic and business electrical products
Drives and controls
Electrical engineering
Internet
IT: hardware and software
Mechanical engineering
Power
Telecommunications
We translate:
Translation for information purposes only
Translation for publication
Translation and revision for publication
Translation, revision and review for publication
Anglicisation / Americanisation of texts
Software localisation
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Helen Eden (Junior Translator)
Helen has a first degree in Modern Languages from the University of Birmingham and has recently completed an MA in Technical and Specialised Translation from the University of Westminster. She spent her year abroad in Paris and Heidelberg and has worked in Italy as an English tutor. She translates from German and French into English.
Roddy Norris (Junior Translator)
Roddy has a first degree in German and French from the University of Sheffield with
a distinction in spoken German. During his undergraduate and postgraduate studies,
he spent time working as an in-
Lee Wilson (Trainee Translator)
Lee has a first degree in Modern Languages with Translation and Interpreting (German and Italian), with a distinction in German.
He spent his year abroad as an in-